GRE Word List
ELLIPTICAL
of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| cue | the letter q |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| court | the residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
| invoke | to petition for help or support |
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |